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Louisiana · LouisianaJoin Metro Art and KCRW for two nights of music with KCRW DJs Jeremy Sole + Chris Douridas (July 20) and Raul Campos + SiLVA (July 27) featuring L.A.-based band, The South Hill Experiment. Dance the summer nights away in one of L.A.’s architectural jewels! July 20, 2024 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM KCRW DJ Chris Douridas
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM KCRW DJ Jeremy Sole RSVP + learn more July 27, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM KCRW DJ SiLVA
7:30 PM – 8:30 PM South Hill E…See the Story
Metro Art Presents KCRW Summer Nights at Union Station
Los Angeles, California · Los AngelesIn Los Angeles County, without access to transportation, people don’t have access to opportunity. Last year, Metro teamed up with Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and launched a program that provides funds to low-income residents to help them get where they want to go and help close this gap. What is it? The Mobility Wallet –– a prepaid debit card that recipients can use to pay for transit, taxis, ride share services, intercity…See the Story
Our Mobility Wallet pilot is expanding countywide and applications are now open!
Los Angeles, California · Los AngelesYou may have heard that we’ve been studying the idea of forming an in-house public safety department. Here’s what we’ve done so far:
In June 2023, the Metro Board of Directors received the findings of a feasibility study about the potential program. Last fall, our Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) held listening sessions with riders. This past January, we provided a progress report on an implementation plan to the Board Last week, the rec…See the Story
The history of RTD’s (and MTA’s) in-house transit police force: 1978-1997
Los Angeles, California · Los AngelesDid you know that we have an archive and library here at Metro? And that it’s one of the biggest transportation libraries in the country? And that our holdings date all the way back to the 19th century, long before Metro’s time, of course, but when transit throughout Los Angeles was very much alive? If you visit the Metro Transportation Library and Archive, you’ll find all sorts of artifacts – everything from rare bus tokens to streetcar gongs –…See the Story
How maps connect past, present, and future: A conversation with Metro’s archivist, Claire Kennedy
Mississippi · MississippiUnion Station is much more than a landmark. It’s the busiest train station in the Western United States and is also a vital transportation hub: an anchor for the state’s evolving commuter, regional rail, intercity, freight, light rail and subway systems. The station sits next to the US-101, and connects with the Metro A, B and D rail lines, the J rapid bus line, and over a dozen local bus routes. As our mobility needs evolve over time, Union Sta…See the Story
Read the Draft EIS/SEIR for the Link Union Station Project
Los Angeles, California · Los AngelesCan you believe it? Only one year ago, the Regional Connector opened its doors to Los Angeles. With three shiny new underground stations in Downtown LA –– Grand Av/Bunker Hill, Historic Broadway an…See the Story
One year in, a look back on some of our favorite Regional Connector moments!
Los Angeles, California · Los AngelesWant to help advise us on our policies and service? The Mayor’s Office is actively seeking interested transit riders to serve on our San Fernando Valley and Westside Central Service Councils. What does the Service Council do? Glad you asked. The Service Councils are kind of like neighborhood councils or planning commissions, but for all things Metro. They meet monthly to provide the public with opportunities to share their feedback on our progra…See the Story